tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511873417078060738.post4190352827046769428..comments2023-07-29T11:21:42.125-04:00Comments on Brooklyn Book Talk: The Night Watch: The Love That Dares Not...WebAppshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408390036751112286noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511873417078060738.post-87227111823813946972007-07-17T13:24:00.000-04:002007-07-17T13:24:00.000-04:00"Night Watch" did not compare favorably to "Finger..."Night Watch" did not compare favorably to "Fingersmith" which was such a great read.<BR/><BR/>Because the novel was compiled of fragmented bits of information, it was difficult to follow the story and to see any of the characters develop.<BR/><BR/>The 1940's British setting became tedious for an American reader 60 years after the fact. Even if we didn't live through it, we've all heard and seen plenty about the horrors of WWII. Much of the dialogue and descriptions contained "dated" slang that slowed down the pace of the story rather than being refreshing and unique. The elegance and intrigue of "Fingersmith" was missing.<BR/> <BR/>On a positive note- it was interesting to see both straight and gay women evolve during and after the war. However, the themes of war, and sexuality were not enough to make me look forward to Ms. Waters’ next novel.<BR/><BR/>ChrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com